What is the renewal cycle for membership?

All memberships run on a calendar year January 1 to December 31. NCRA sends its first renewal notice for the upcoming year in early October. You may select to change your dues to the monthly structure, which will automatically renew you each year. You may also choose to auto-renew your annual dues.

What portion of dues are a deductible business expense?

NCRA dues may be deductible as an ordinary business expense, but not deductible as a charitable contribution. The non-deductible ordinary business expense portion of your 2013 dues is 1%. Membership dues include a $69 one-year subscription to the JCR. Your donation to NCRF is 100% tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

I’m taking a break from reporting, is there an inactive status?

Reporter members who are taking a break from reporting and are not working at all as a reporter can take advantage of Inactive Status Dues for a maximum of six years. The member will be required to sign an Inactive Status form each year to certify that they are not working in order to be eligible for Inactive Status. They will pay half the regular dues rate. If they are a certified member their credential expiration date will advance one year for each year of Inactive Status taken. If they take more than three years of Inactive Status they will also be required to earn additional CEUs to renew their credential. To request Inactive Status contact the Membership Department or call our Member Services and Information Center 800-272-6272 M-F, 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. ET. You can also download an Inactive Status Application and fax to 703-556-6291 or email to the Membership Department.

I’m retiring from reporting, is there a retired status?

Reporter members who have been reporter members for thirty consecutive years are eligible for free lifetime retired status. Reporters who have been members for less than thirty years can convert to Associate Retired Reporter which has a lesser dues amount. All credentials earned retire upon conversion to any retirement status. For additional details please contact the Membership Department or call our Member Services and Information Center 800-272-6272 M-F, 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. ET.

What is the NCRA Sourcebook?

The NCRA Sourcebook is a printed and online directory of all NCRA members. For more information, please visit the Sourcebook Page.

How do I update my complementary listing in the NCRA Sourcebook?

Each year, you must have all updates in by April 15 to have your changes in the next edition.

If you need to update your information please log into the NCRA website (www.ncra.org) using your NCRA ID# and your password (initially your last name). If you don’t know your password, click on the “Forgot/Rest Password” link directly under the login information.

Once you have logged in, click on “View Profile” and click on “Edit” on the bottom of the screen. Be sure to also click on the “Supplemental Information” tab to complete the changes to your listing.

If you still have questions about your complimentary listing contact the Membership Department to make any changes to your free listing in the Court Reporter Sourcebook.

How do I advertise in the NCRA Sourcebook?

Contact NCRA’s partner for the Sourcebook, Executive Publishing. Simply contact the appropriate sales executive for your area to learn about the numerous opportunities available in the Sourcebook.